Freedom Classic Series: A weekend of baseball and patriotism
We are excited to announce our upcoming 14th Annual Freedom Classic baseball series between the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy that will be held on February 23rd-25th, 2024 (Friday-Sunday). The series will take place at historic Grainger Stadium in Kinston.
This series is a non-profit event coordinated by Kinston-Lenoir County Parks & Recreation and a committee of volunteers and staff.
Some exciting highlights of the weekend will include the following:
Military Flyovers before each game (conducted by F15E Strike Eagles from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the Bandit Flight Team).
Military Appreciation and Pre-Game ceremonies held 20 minutes will be held 20 minutes before each game.
Military displays set up by local veterans’ groups will be set up throughout the stadium.
Flag Display held on the field before each game (sponsored by WoodmenLife Insurance).
*Please note that pre-game events may be subject to change.
Gametimes
Game 1 - 6:00pm on Friday, February 23
Game 2 - 2:00pm on Saturday, February 24
Game 3 - 12:30pm on Sunday, February 25
Ticket Prices - General Admission
Gates open 2 hours prior to start!
FREE: ACTIVE MILITARY
$5.00: STUDENTS, RETIRED MILITARY, MILITARY DEPENDANTS, VETERANS, and SENIORS (60 & over)
$7.00: ADULTS (18 & up) General Admission
$20.00: TOURNAMENT PASS (Per Person, includes all three games)
FREE: CHILDREN 3 & UNDER
**LIMITED BOX SEATS AVAILABLE ($125 per box, seats 9. Must be reserved in advance) **
FOR TICKET INQUIRIES OR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 252-939-3333
Follow us on Facebook @KinstonFreedomClassic or visit our website @ncfreedomclassic.com for details and updates.
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